name

Mahoney

MAH-nee

Mahoney (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Mahoney is a common Irish-American surname.”

name

A surname of Irish origin.

"Mahoney is a common Irish-American surname."

Word forms

Mahoneys plural

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An Anglicized shortening of Irish Ó Mathghamhna, from elements meaning "bear" and "calf."

Origin: Irish

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What does “Mahoney” mean?

The word “Mahoney” means a surname of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce “Mahoney”?

“Mahoney” is pronounced MAH-nee (/ˈmɑ.ni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mahoney” in a sentence?

Here is “Mahoney” used in a sentence: “Mahoney is a common Irish-American surname.”

What part of speech is “Mahoney”?

“Mahoney” is a name.

Where does the word “Mahoney” come from?

The word “Mahoney” comes from Irish. An Anglicized shortening of Irish Ó Mathghamhna, from elements meaning "bear" and "calf.".

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